Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man that wanders from his place. Persons of the vagrant kind seldom, if ever, prosper. 1. In the common affairs of life Solomon was correct. The unrest of that man's mind, and the instability of his conduct, who is constantly making a change of his position and purpose, augurs no success for any of his adventures. See cases of eagerness to leave the native country; changing occupation; changing situation and acquaintance. And it is certainly true in changing one's religious service in the cause of God. 2. In spiritual things. There is a tendency in us all to be looking for evidences, signs, marks, experiences, graces, and coincidences of one kind or another. When a Christian wanders from his place — from the simplicity of his faith in Jesus — that moment he departs from his safe shelter in the solid rock. Many believers wander out of their place. A believer's place is in the bosom of his Lord, or at the right hand of his Master, or sitting at His feet with Mary. Wandering habits imply a lack of watchfulness. ( C. H. Spurgeon.) Parallel Verses KJV: As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.WEB: As a bird that wanders from her nest, so is a man who wanders from his home. |
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